Category: Railroad

Doug and I spent an afternoon prepping for the ring rail around the turntable. This involved levelling the area and digging a trench for the concrete base.

Track panels have been staging on the approach to the trestle. Sill boards for the trestle bent footers are ready.

All hands were on deck laying track panels through the Austin station and yard. Photos from Tim: It has been a while since we have seen a run:

John decided to spend a day in the shade, ballasting and levelling track.

With the Austin yard nearing completion, a ballast delivery close to the need was in order.

Paul, the tie-master, was busy cutting ties. Ken, Johnny, James, and little Nick were laying panels through the Austin station area to complete 4 of the 5 station tracks. John O and Stephen were busy prepping panels. It was a hot day for sure. Photos from Tim: Photos from Stephen:

Ken Smith and David White made a day trip to install the first switch stands. These are located in the Bexar yard.

Ken Howard arrived with a jaw-dropping donation of rail and rail punch machine. There is enough rail to complete phase 2. Speechless.

After an inspection for leaks with a week under pressure, the water line is covered. Four more footers are cast.

Progress continues